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Step 1: Choose a Location, Table 2-1, Location Criteria

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Library Installation Library Installation Step 1: Choose a Location Table 2-1 Step 1: Choose a Location Choose a location that meets the following criteria. Take the library there before unpacking it. Location Criteria Room temperature 50-104° F (10-40° C) Power source AC power voltage: 100-127 V or 200-240 V Air quality Minimal sources of particulate contamination. Avoid areas near frequently-used doors and walkways, stacks of supplies that collect dust, and smoke-filled rooms. CAUTION: Excessive dust and debris can damage tapes and tape drives. Adequate clearance Standalone configuration - free standing or against a wall/desk: Back 56 cm (22 in.) for cooling and service. Front 86 cm (34 in.) for operator access. Sides56 cm (22 in.) for removal of the external cover. Rack mount configuration: Back Allow adequate room to open the rear door of the rack for service access, usually 46-61 cm (18-24 in.), depending on the rack. Front 86 cm (34 in.) for operator access. Height For ease of use, the bottom of the library should be 60-120 cm (24-48 in.) above the floor. 2-3

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Library Installation
Step 1: Choose a Location
Library Installation
Step 1: Choose a Location
Choose a location that meets the following criteria. Take the library there
before unpacking it.
Table 2-1
Location Criteria
Room
temperature
50-104° F (10-40° C)
Power source
AC power voltage: 100-127 V or 200-240 V
Air quality
Minimal sources of particulate contamination. Avoid
areas near frequently-used doors and walkways,
stacks of supplies that collect dust, and smoke-filled
rooms.
CAUTION: Excessive dust and debris can damage
tapes and tape drives.
Adequate
clearance
Standalone configuration — free standing or against a
wall/desk:
Back
56 cm (22 in.) for cooling and service.
Front
86 cm (34 in.) for operator access.
Sides56 cm (22 in.) for removal of the external cover.
Rack mount configuration:
Back
Allow adequate room to open the rear
door of the rack for service access,
usually 46-61 cm (18-24 in.), depending
on the rack.
Front
86 cm (34 in.) for operator access.
Height
For ease of use, the bottom of the library
should be 60-120 cm (24-48 in.) above the
floor.